Tifton, GA
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About Tifton
- • Melvin Tison, a blues musician, was born in Tifton and played with B.B. King.
- • The Georgia Peanut Festival, celebrating the region's crop, originated here.
- • The completion of the Brunswick and Albany Railroad in 1872 spurred its growth.
- • Tifton holds an annual Fire Ant Festival, celebrating, yes, fire ants.
- • A devastating fire in 1918 destroyed a large portion of downtown Tifton.
- • Named after Nelson Tift, it was established in 1872 and incorporated in 1890.
- • Population is approximately 17,227, smaller than nearby Albany, Georgia.
- • Its elevation is 341 feet above sea level, making it relatively flat.
- • Agriculture, especially peanuts, cotton, and pecans, remains a vital industry.
- • Being there feels like a warm, slow-paced, and welcoming slice of southern charm.
- • The Atlanta Braves are the closest MLB team, winning the 2021 World Series.
- • Tift County High School's football team has several state championship wins.
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